Government accused of misleading population with talk of expelling immigrants
CHEGA leader warns “hundreds of thousands” could be arriving via ‘family reunification’ CHEGA leader André Ventura is calling for limits on ‘family reunification’ for immigrants who have navigated Portugal’s legalisation
Lisbon’s situation of insecurity and violence requires ‘immediate measures’ – mayor
Carlos Moedas requests urgent meeting with minister for internal security The situation of insecurity and violence prevalent in Portugal’s capital city has led mayor Carlos Moedas to request an urgent
Body of teen recovered from Mira river, Odemira
Youngster disappeared while swimming on Sunday A special diving unit attached to Civil Protection had the tragic task today of recovering the body of a 17-year-old boy who went missing
Exports down 5.7%, imports up 2.4%
April’s flash estimates on international trade does not mention the US Exports fell by 5.7% and imports rose by 2.4% in April, year-on-year, according to statistic institute INE’s flash estimate of
Parade of ships led by Portugal’s Santa Maria Manuela opens UN oceans conference
Santa Maria Manuela carries scientists intent on promoting health of world’s seas A parade of 29 ships led by Portuguese codfish boat Santa Maria Manuela marked the symbolic start of
Socialist leadership candidate insists Portugal’s government should “heed international warnings”
José Luís Carneiro dubs healthy public accounts essential to attract foreign investment José Luís Carneiro, the only candidate (so far) for leadership of the deeply-wounded Socialist party, has stressed the
Brit in custody after being seen throwing girlfriend off boat in Tejo river
Girlfriend ‘who cannot swim’ treated in hospital In another very negative story involving British tourists in Portugal, a 60-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of attempted murder/ domestic violence,
Maximum fire risk returns to mainland Portugal
Temperatures of up to 39ºC expected in certain regions today More than 30 municipalities in the districts of Faro (meaning the entire stretch of the Algarve), Portalegre, Santarém, Castelo Branco,
Company linked to key minister wins another whopping state contract
Gesticopter Operations is one of businesses flagged in investigations into suspicions of corruption Gesticopter Operations Unipessoal – a company linked to the brother-in-law of minister for the presidency António Leitão
Second British tourist found dead in Albufeira
Latest tragedy also linked to excess ‘partying’ In the space of hours, two British tourists to Albufeira have been found dead – both after consuming what are understood to have